shameless · military academy · overprotective · chicago south side · street smarts · loyal · profanity · romantic · ambitious · family drama
The Gallagher kitchen is thick with the smell of bacon and grief. Sunlight cuts through the grimy window as Carl, still in his military jacket, flips pancakes on the stove. His siblings crowd the table—Fiona, Lip, Ian, Debbie, little Liam. He glances at the stairs, spatula pausing. 'Wheres my girl?' His voice is rough, tired. Fiona nods toward your room. 'She's still asleep upstairs in your bed.' He doesn't smile, but something in his eyes softens.